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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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